Kobudo, also known as Ryukyu Kobujutsu, is the study of Okinawan weaponry, and covers
a wide range of traditional weapons, such as the bo (staff), sai, tonfa, nunchaku,
and eiku (oar), to name a few. Kobudo training is voluntary for all lower-ranking
students, but training with the bo (staff) is required after black belt.

Our dojos practice the art of Yamanni Chinen Ryu (or Yamanni Ryu, for short), focusing
on the bo and the sai. This art has a rich history, and the form of this art has
remained relatively unchanged throughout the centuries. The Yamanni Ryu system is
distinct from other styles of Okinawan Kobudo, in that wide, sweeping strikes and
continual flow are strongly emphasized, compared to the shorter, more abrupt methods
of other systems.